tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61832423031026803952018-03-06T13:01:15.879-07:00Sierras CreationsSierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-12901288128253806002012-02-25T19:52:00.000-07:002012-02-25T19:52:14.030-07:00Drawing Down The MoonWelcome welcome to another week and another letter, in the pagan blog project. This week, we move on to the second week of exploring topics starting with the letter "D". DRAWING DOWN THE MOON <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iGHPD2nVur4/T0mc0ffRTqI/AAAAAAAAB4M/BJXhLQUBmOc/s1600/S3000014%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iGHPD2nVur4/T0mc0ffRTqI/AAAAAAAAB4M/BJXhLQUBmOc/s400/S3000014%2B%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div> Many witches Draw Down the Moon during Estbates. When you drawl down the Moon during a full moon ritual, you pull the energy of the goddess into yourself. To do this, picture yourself standing in a field. Above you the full moon glowing brightly. Or go out and actually stand in the light of the full moon. Gaze at the moon stand with your feet apart and planted firmly on the floor. Raise your arms until they are over your head, but keep your elbows slightly bent. Picture white light streaming from the moon, down through the night sky into you, this light is the energy of the goddess. Picture yourself with her energy and lit it totally join and become one with you. The first time, you drewl Down the Moon. And each of You may feel a strong tingling in your hands and feet and around. You are now, this sensation may spread out your limbs, and it intensified. You may become frightened. Take a little breath of air and in an instant. This feeling should banish. You may not receive this feeling. Early, each time you try to drawl down the Moon just keep trying. And you may feel the Moon energy when psychologically. The time is right. Other witches, describe drawing down the Moon differently. Some feel it as an intense heat spreading through their limbs and body. Some get the tingling sensation accompanied by a feeling of a cool breeze. Some even get quite emotional, and some cry. What ever the feelings you encounter, stand there with them and let the goddess fill you up. After you have drawing down the Moon and are filled with the goddess's energy, you can do your magic, or you can just enjoy the deep connection that you will fill with her. You need not draw down from the every month. If you have been doing a lot of magic. Helping people, and healing them, you'll probably want to drawl down the Moon and allow the energy of the goddess, the endless source, to recharge and replenish your spiritual batteries. Afterward, you will Bill Clinton and replenish. The character in terms of ritual structure, you drawl down the Moon after you have called consecrated your space. Cast the magic circle, the whole the quarter and the god and goddess. As a solitaire, there is no reason that you can't draw l down the moon. If you are a male, you have just as much right to draw down the energy of the goddess, as a woman does. And if you are female, you can cool down. The energy of God as well. Note. The sun can also be drawn down to do this stand with your feet together, and her arms crossed over your chest with her hands up by your collarbone. In the same way that you did it feel when you draw down the Moon. Imagine the energy of the sun pouring into you and filling you up. There you have it ....Drawing Down the Moon for Energy and A spiritual Feeling. Till next time, As always, Sierra May you walk in the Moonlight till the wind sets you free. In loving memory of my little Melkin, <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vc4izKw_FYE/T0meBwfMGhI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/6OdQYpnQSQE/s1600/s3000029%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vc4izKw_FYE/T0meBwfMGhI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/6OdQYpnQSQE/s320/s3000029%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-11904731050158327352012-02-16T11:37:00.000-07:002012-02-16T11:37:32.368-07:00Water Water Everywhere? Water Witching?Merry Meet Friday again, on Friday, everyone who is participating in the Pagan Project post their year and a day study. We finished with A,B,C, now on to the letter D. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--BKLSY9o-ho/Tz1LKFevkNI/AAAAAAAAB24/kns8HhdGWqg/s1600/9812st.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="157" width="152" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--BKLSY9o-ho/Tz1LKFevkNI/AAAAAAAAB24/kns8HhdGWqg/s320/9812st.jpg" /></a></div> I have selected for this weeks year and a day, to answer a little known art on how you can douwse. What's that you ask? An art that uses an L shaped rod, a pendulum, a forked stick, or their bare hands. Dowers say that anyone can have a go at dowsing because, like psychic ability, it is a hidden power that all humans possess. And like any other ability, such as learning a musical instrument, the more you practice and learn your strengths. The more you will defind your abilities. Here are some steps for a do- it- yourself dowsing test. 1. Decide which dowsing tool you want to use: forked stick , this is a Y. -- shaped tree branch (most often from a willow). The dowser holds the branch, parallel to the ground at the top of the Y. shape, and then starts to walk. If he or she passes over the hidden object. The end of the branch is pulled down, pointing to the correct spot. 2. L-shaped metal rod: for this method two L shaped, and then starts to walk. If he or she passes over the hidden object. The end of the branch is pulled down, pointing to the correct spot. One rod made from a pair of coat hangers coathanger are held in each hand parallel to the floor, and if the dowser passes over the hidden object derived swings are part or cross each other. 3. Pendulum. It is sufficient to hold a pendulum over a map is sufficient. If the pendulum begins to move in a circle or back and forth. They know they have located the hidden object. Pendulums are also used for diagnosing illness. Your bare hands: some exceptionally skilled dowsers seem to be able to dowse with out a tool, claiming that they feel a resisting force. When they locate the hidden object. Ask someone to bury a metal object or a bottle of water in the garden. Just a few inches below the surface. Before starting, mentally ask your dowsing tool to indicate to you when you are passing over the hidden object. Walk slowly, in any direction you like, concentrating on the object and trying to remain open and sensitive to the movements of the dowsing rod. If your dowsing tool reacts or you simply get a feeling that helps you make a decision about the location of the object and see if the spot indicated is correct. If not, keep trying, at different times of day to see if you have ability for dowsing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmXhQhCHyoU/Tz1KywSOCFI/AAAAAAAAB2s/jDHl2b_cG9w/s1600/250px-18th_century_dowser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="204" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmXhQhCHyoU/Tz1KywSOCFI/AAAAAAAAB2s/jDHl2b_cG9w/s320/250px-18th_century_dowser.jpg" /></a></div> A little history. Ancient Chinese and Egyptian artwork depicts people using forked tools and dowsing activities. Dowsing may have been mentioned in the Bible. Although not by name. when Moses and Aaron used a rod to locate water. It was in the middle ages, however, that the first on ambiguous written account of dowsing calm. When it was used to find coal deposits. In 17th century France, they are our records of a man called Jacque Vernay, a stone mason by trade, who used his dowsing talents to successfully track criminals. However, during the 15th and 16th centuries, dowsers were often thought to be practitioners of evil. Martin Luther described dowsers as work of the devil"hence the term "water witching" How the dowsing technique was first discovered and how dowsing works is unknown, yet those who practice it are convinced that it does work. Dowsing is still very much in use today in archaeological digs, searching for minerals and missing persons and in alternative healing, when the dowser swings a pendulum over the patient's body to determine the location and cause of illness. It is not widely known, but petrochemical companies employ dowsers to confirm underground sources of oil and gas, and dowsers have also made a contribution towards the understanding of mysterious Earth energies, such as those represented by ley lines. The American Society of dowsers estimate there may be as many as 30,000 dowsers in the United States, but despite this, dowsing still struggle to be regarded as a legitimate field. Dowsing has attracted some well-known names from history, including Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Boyle, considered the father of modern chemistry, and Charles Richet a Nobel prize winner. Albert Einstein, who was also convinced of the authenticity of dowsing. Some believe there may be a psychic connection between the dowser and the hidden object. According to this theory, all things living and inanimate have a energy force and the dowser, I concentrating on the hidden object, is somehow able to tune in to the energy force field or vibration of the object, which in turn, forces the dowsing rod or stick to move. In other words, the dowsing tool may act as a kind of amplifier or antenna tuning in to the energy, and it is common for the dowser to find a tingling sensation, chills or shivering. When the object is located. Recent experiments in Russia have shown that dowsing rods can be sensitive to elect electromagnetic fields, and that almost anyone can learn to dowse . Although women tend to be more successful at it than men. Scientists believe this may be because unknown force fields, respond better to the polarity in woman's bodies. Skeptics argue that dowsing is a matter of luck, and that those with a high rate of success. Just that good instincts for where objects or water may be found. For both believer and skeptic. There is no definitive evidence either way. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cBXSf-i6fzY/Tz1MSlbduSI/AAAAAAAAB3E/w11wIT1UCjc/s1600/9s3000005%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cBXSf-i6fzY/Tz1MSlbduSI/AAAAAAAAB3E/w11wIT1UCjc/s400/9s3000005%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div> In loving memory for my Melkin, Miss Kitty Kat, I miss you little one. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HlGe-FHN9BU/Tz1MizPzJOI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/I_s3MjF6KQ0/s1600/s3000034%2B%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HlGe-FHN9BU/Tz1MizPzJOI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/I_s3MjF6KQ0/s200/s3000034%2B%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-11224049695388631612012-02-11T19:48:00.001-07:002012-02-11T19:48:33.748-07:00The Rule of Three Pagan Project - CursesThe rule of three.
Remember the rule of three is true, that which you send returns three folds to you
this lesson will, you must know
you shall only receive that which you let go
This is the rule of three,
This week were working on week two with the letter C.
I've selected the topic of curses. What does the rule of three and curses have to do with each other. Simple. If you send a curse out, just might come back to you, in general. People believe that if you're a pagan, a Wiccan, a witch, wizard, herbalist. You run around outside sky clad. Wrong, there might be those who enjoy running around the tree with no clothes on. I've never run across any or known anyone. Let's talk about curses, spells, curses and magical all lumped together. Most times when you think of a curse. You think oh, cursors and ill intent. There are help our protections and curses didn't think about `I have a why question for you. Why do people turn to magic? All of the reasons prehuman excess. The desire for dominance, well, love, pain, self-assurance, some for self-discovery. Magician's black or white, seek to be different were often called outlaws renegades were reckless, but always prepare well, not dissimilar from modern mountaineers.
Incantations have been around for quite some time before Christ, the following was written on clay tablets.
He who makes the image, he who casts the spell, the evil eye, the mischievous mouth, the mischievous lips, the mischievous words, spirit of the sky, remember the spirit of the earth. .
Charms fall into the same category as curses a charm served against the demons and sickness sent by angry god or goddess.
May, the sickness in my body, in my flesh and in my lambs, peel away as does this onion. Let it burn this very day in the flames of scorching fire left the burden be removed, you see a candlelight.
Curses can also be what most people think of curse to all of three. The rule of three so the very careful and think about. Is there another way. When I say, is there another way. Most people know that witches are either black or white.
Earth witches are healers, working with plants and their properties. All medicine long ago, came from trees and herbs, roots. Willow bark, the aspirin of the ancients.
Being a witch takes a lot of effort, study and responsibility. A turning with nature is vital to being a witch. You cannot worship mother earth. You have no connections to her.
We find joy and enrichment in things that many people take for granted. we listened to the song of the bird, we feel the life force of mother Earth. We are currently aware of the earth, wind, the rain , butterfly, .
I watch, a new spider outside or in the home, respecting their ability to produce the more time anybody spends in nature. The more you see ia stronger connection to mother earth .
I have noticed most witches read quite a bit. There could with garden. They put a bird feeders, much like any other.
Being a witch is not cool, glamorous, chic, trendy or that most of us have spent our entire life learning respecting each other trying very hard to connect with the earth. We are true to ourselves and what counts is the power of our convictions. We have a code of ethics. There they are many many that don't understand the truth of her ways. And sadly a great deal of people have no interest in trying to. Are many stereotypes in this world.
I wouldn't call myself a pagan. I would not call myself a Wiccan, I would call myself a Theosophists, spiritual, more than religious.
Having traveled all over this world for with my husband. As with my mother and father . Having attended many many different religions, finding so many similar thoughts. There is so many names for one God. So many names for the wind, the Irish have and goddesses and God. People of the Philippines goddesses, and God, the Celtic have different names, for they are God's caucuses and God.
Africa has many different names and practice their forum. Of spirituality. We all live under the same rules. Rules that we know of good or bad the matter what your religion is or where you are in open field in a grand cathedral, on the back porch with friends.
When you're angry with someone learn to control your tongue and use your brain. When you feel like you have been in distress due to hard times. Don't go slinging curses remember the rule of three.
Remember the rule of three is true, that which you send returns three fold to you, this lesson well. You must know, you shall only receive that which you let flow.
I'd like to mention the full moon that just occurred, I get a lot of questions regarding the moon and for me in particular. As I have a Cancer Sun.
Ths past week attended a full moon ritual, a beautiful ceremony. The full moon is the most exciting of the lunar phases. People have trouble sleeping when the moon is full sleepwalking is common. Many animals are restless dogs bark in the night. Herbs and roots harvested on this day will be especially effective than most characteristics of a full moon. Your motion are restless in a full moon. The sun and moon are positioned, directly across from each other in the sky and as far apart as they can get feelings of a band that meant at all beers and present yourself fearsomely surface from previous times. Aside from all the agitation. It creates pass from ancient times been thought. The right time for an inner turnaround for reconciliation and forgiveness. New friendships is also a time of solution and deliveranceSierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-80227937875670027942012-02-02T23:26:00.000-07:002012-02-02T23:26:33.175-07:00Imbolgen Ritual ..on line from Salem!, Mass.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udSkV11KS1g/Tyti6bQN66I/AAAAAAAAB1w/SuzS-0PZ59U/s1600/8s3000007+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udSkV11KS1g/Tyti6bQN66I/AAAAAAAAB1w/SuzS-0PZ59U/s320/8s3000007+(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Tonight I experienced a heart warming ritual through the Internet from Salem, Mass.&nbsp;, an Imbolic &nbsp;ritual performed by Rev. Don Shatner of Salem, Mass. He teaches through the Witch School International,and can be heard on Pagan Tonight every Thrusday,He offers educational and books of this writtings from Amazon, for all levels of education.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">his voice is a delight to the ears...(bg)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;if your not familiar with the Witch School, you are missing out.They offer much to any Pagan.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Blog cast radio is just one of the growing educational programs offered to Pagans of all levels.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Rev. Don Shatner performed the Imbolc &nbsp;ritual tonight</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">leaving me in a state of pure enlightenment.&nbsp; In areas where the Pagan community has not developed or a Bible belt band, it's hard to be with like minded pagans.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This on line ritual was a goddess send. This was my first on line ritual, and it will not be the last.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Ice Moon ~ Storm Moon ~ Horning Moon ~ Hunger Moon ~ Wild Moon ~ Red &amp; Cleansing Moon ~ Quickening Moon ~ Solmonath ( Sun Month ) ~ Big Winter Moon.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next, I would like to remind that the Moon will be up to her glory and mark the dates.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full Moon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February 7th<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Nearer to February&nbsp; 7th let me share with you the&nbsp;history &nbsp;of the names of the moons names.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and now ....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6caYAOqMS5I/TytmEvrvuaI/AAAAAAAAB2A/ex12oP_ZUYM/s1600/pbp2012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6caYAOqMS5I/TytmEvrvuaI/AAAAAAAAB2A/ex12oP_ZUYM/s1600/pbp2012.png" /></a></div>The second month of the Pagan Project week &nbsp;will have selections for the first of two weeks working with the letter "C".&nbsp; I have selected the Ceromancy...little know and a lost art in the form of divination.&nbsp; Many have the Tarot, oracle cards, so let me speak of this long ago art.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ceromancy<br /><br />This is a name for divination through the dripping hot wax into water.&nbsp; The use of a candle that you have used in a spell casting has more power than an unused candle.&nbsp; So we start with a spelled candle. <br />The bowl of water, if I am planning the ceromancy&nbsp; in advance I charge water by a full moon energy on the night of a total full moon.<br /><br />The bowl of crystal also powers the water, but it is not necessary it works just as well in a potter cermanic or a&nbsp; plain old bowl. (bg)<br /><br />The intent and the power of your belief is what really is needed.&nbsp; The same is ture with any divination.&nbsp; Tea leaves, cards, pendlumn,&nbsp; a scyring black mirrow .<br />when special energy for divination presents itself , the occasion is marked.&nbsp; A spell cast over a session intended to divine information by magical means will improve your results dramatically.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">A note here to speak of Quartrains....Quartrains are an intelgral part of basic spellwork and one of the most esential building blocks of a witch craft heritage.&nbsp; It is a four line rhyme form of poetry ideally suited for chants and incanations. The quality of the poetry is irrelevant as the point is to make an impression on the magical mind or to attract the attention of the elements, deities or other helpers whom you might wish to summon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">When written for the purpose of casting a divination, they are chants to be chanted.&nbsp; They appeal directly to the subconcious mind especially when repeatred again and again.&nbsp; minimun three times.My advice to you is to memorize your thoughts and&nbsp; begin repeating it slowly while&nbsp; you are studying the water in your bowl, Your subconcious will take over and you will begin to notice a change in the movement of the wax.&nbsp; From their you begin to read your impressions.&nbsp; </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Pray beads are also a form of quartrains, the movement around the beads allow you to repeat the quartain and release your magical mind.&nbsp; A felling of calm always swirles it way into my charks and a sence of lightness developes, ask you questions and allow the wax and the water to speak to your subconcious mind.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">example of a scurry of a quatrain, remember that a quatrain of&nbsp; your own is much more powerful to release your seeing ability.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Book of Shadows, Book of lig bide with me this dark moon light, Magicks, charms and witches dreams All sacred.&nbsp; Blessed Be</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">Bend me, shape me, make me fluid, As accomplished as a Druid,&nbsp; Inner secrets, hshadow athin.&nbsp; In be out and out be in.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">By light of sun, the charm;s begun.&nbsp; By dark of night the spell is right&nbsp; Goddess guide my way this hour&nbsp; lend your daughter witches power.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">Each candle I burn tonight releases bad that cause blight&nbsp; Bid me walk the patach &nbsp;of light&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">Feeling now calm to quite..</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">I would then select one line to repeat over and over in my&nbsp;&nbsp;quaetrain...</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">" Bid me walk the patch of light.Feeling now of calm to quite."</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">Any line that appeals to you and your subconcious.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In closing I would like to mention Video number 8 has been uploaded For The Seed Journal Project from Milliande Art Community for Women.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">You can jump in at any point from Video number to present.&nbsp; If, you enjoy art journaling...this is the place.&nbsp; </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I will be reviewing a book for Art Journaling in a few days.&nbsp; I would name the book, but in the clearing and cleaning of my studio, I cannot find it!&nbsp; But, I will! </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Also I have just recieved a shipment of dry watercolor pigments from a company here in the South west called Earth Pigments&nbsp;.&nbsp; I like to use dry pigments as mixing for unique colors and beauty of intensity of the dry pigments.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mixed with a binding&nbsp; medium for watercolors.&nbsp;I had been useing dry pigments from DIck Blicks, and could not justify Indigo for the cost of $85.00&nbsp; a jar&nbsp; .. I would &nbsp;pine over this item and sigh....no...not now.&nbsp; And as the pigments were in such large amounts I was limited to selections due to the high cost of&nbsp;each jar.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">When I was told about Earth Pigments and went to their on line shop, I was delighted to see the pigments were sold in small amounts for as little as $3.There selections are vast and I found an intro kit Introductory French Pigment Set for $28.95 plus $5.22 shipping..(I used to pay $30.00 to $40.00 for one large jar ....one color!&nbsp; </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">They are very generous jars and in this into the selection is glorious.&nbsp;&nbsp; TWELVE JARS!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">If, like myself you like working with dry pigments&nbsp; skip on over to Earth Pigments and</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">view their entire line of types and shop to your hearts content..I know I will be returning again and again!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.eaarthpigments.com/">http://www.eaarthpigments.com/</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">P.O. Box 1172 Cortaro, Arizona</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><a href="mailto:info@earthpigments.com">info@earthpigments.com</a></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">&nbsp;(520) 682-8928</span></strong><br /><br /><br />So in closing <br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May the light shine through you on the Candlemas Night, fulfilling your life with thoughts of life.&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kindness give return to the, three by three folds to the.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">Wishing everyone a Happy Night and glorious tomorrow</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">As always,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sierra</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Need a custom item, your design or mine</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Courier New; font-size: small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; available also from esty shop.</span></strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fDArrRTnB4/TytykmdYlHI/AAAAAAAAB2I/r2ct3OGbi-A/s1600/moon-bird-embroidery-design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" sda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fDArrRTnB4/TytykmdYlHI/AAAAAAAAB2I/r2ct3OGbi-A/s320/moon-bird-embroidery-design.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: xx-small;">In&nbsp;loving &nbsp;memory of Miss Kitty Kat&nbsp;, my Malkin.&nbsp; I miss you</span><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; little one</span><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; January 18, 2011&nbsp; </span><br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-44749632306553627292012-02-01T21:44:00.002-07:002012-02-01T21:44:15.004-07:00<script src="http://cdn.widgetserver.com/syndication/subscriber/InsertWidget.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('3a713a78-73c6-4d9f-b871-6dc71c5fbd76'); </script><br /><br /><noscript></noscript><br />&nbsp; <br />Blessed Candlemas ..Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-14552447489336272982012-01-29T17:24:00.000-07:002012-01-29T17:24:07.585-07:00Tailsman Moon February 2, 2012 IMBOLGEN or Ground Hog Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="311" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrXkfv6hPNI/TpNdSnXhguI/AAAAAAAABxs/IzeHNWI-9EY/s320/098s3000030+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></div><div align="center">Brigid (Celtic)</div><br /><br /><br /><br />I am she<br /><br />that is the natural<br /><br />mother of all things,<br /><br />mistress and governess<br /><br />of all the elements<br /><br />the initial progeny of worlds,<br /><br />chief of the powers divine,<br /><br />Queen of all that are in the otherworld,<br /><br />the principle of them<br /><br />that dwell above,<br /><br />manifested alone<br /><br />and under one form<br /><br />all of the gods and goddesses<br /><br /><br /><br />Lucius Apuleius<br /><br />Gospel of the Witches, 1899, <br /><br />controversial book by Charles Godfrey Leland <br />&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />Bridgid is particularly germane to modern witches, because she is thought to be the bridge between Celtic-based branches of witchcraft and the old ways. <br /><br /><br />Her reputation for traveling between worlds makes her particularly sympathetic to witches on Qwest. In other dimensions for scholarly witches to seek to restore and to preserve a history of Magic. She is supreme God, to midwives and healers. In a version of "if you can't beat them, join them" she was made to St. by Christians, because the Irish, could be persuaded to relinquish most pagan practices, would not budge regarding worship of Bridget. In welcome to domestic matters <br />&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIfp_awvZdg/TxnO4Cq7RbI/AAAAAAAABz0/o4IOqGkktCg/s1600/pbp3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIfp_awvZdg/TxnO4Cq7RbI/AAAAAAAABz0/o4IOqGkktCg/s1600/pbp3.png" /></a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />Whiches's holy days <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As a rule, witches honor nature. Even cyber witches notice the change of seasons. Based on the reconstruction of the old ways of Western European pagans, there are eight festivals, or Sabbats, that Mark the year , as it moves through a revolution of seasons. This cycle is often called the wheel of the year, the eight festivals . Each representing a spoke, the four major Sabbats are important astronomical event.<br /><br />The four minor Sabbats help mark time and occasions. The four major Sabbats, high holy days, are:<br /><br />the day of shortest light, Yule<br /><br />the day of longesrt light Litha,<br /><br />today is of equal day and night:Ostra and Mabon<br /><br /><br /><br />the four minor Sabbats occur on fixed dates at Cross quarter points, each halfway between the major Sabbats.<br /><br /><br /><br />Imbolc is a cross quarter fixed date , February 2 <br />&nbsp; <br />﻿My topic for the weekly pagan project, I would like to talk about Bards, recently I ran across stories and music from the Celtic world by Hugin the . Stories and music from the Celtic world. Published in 1998 by Llewellyn publications, St. Paul, Minnesota USA. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The author of this book and songs, sheet music included Hugin the Bard was born under the sun sign of Leo in the year the English repealed their witchcraft laws. 1951. His birthplace Minneapolis, Minnesota is a land with a full range of seasons, per-person winters, scorching summers.<br /><br /><br /><br />He was born into a large family, many of whom share the gifts of psychic ability, to one degree or another. Some of his family members, praying, study and worship together in the arts, magically.<br /><br /><br /><br />Hugin has studied both Wiccan and Native American. He has been a musician since 1963, sometimes performing professionally with the likes of Pete Seeger and country Joe McDonald.Hugin has always been ready to share his music with those wanting to hear it. On the solstice, that may be a group of modern pagans or a group of Native Americans at a powwow at other times, his audience has been workers struggling for their rights on a picket line, inner city youths trying to avoid the dangers of substance abuse, seniors caught in societies that neglect, or just a small group of friends around a camp fire.<br /><br /><br /><br />A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War era. Hugin knows what it means to be a peaceful warrior or a warrior for peace which he is in his heart and spirit<br /><br /><br /><br />Bardic Copyright<br /><br /><br /><br />I declare before the gods that I Hugin the Bard , did write the songs, lyrics, and arrangements set forth.<br /><br /><br /><br />Any who would share these songs with friends, covins or other like kindred may rest assured they are complying wishes of the author and the Muse. If you would also share the origin of the songs , the ego of the author would be well fed. Those who would reproduce any of this material for profit are advised to consult the federal and international copyright laws and the publisher of this manuscript leaves the weight of a karmic retribution fall heavily upon all aspects of our lives. I of sierras Creations blog , seek no profit, and only wish to share this author at his beautiful music. So mode it be <br />&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljaTrjKMIm0/TxnO64k_ZHI/AAAAAAAABz8/XAjJULf1Ve8/s1600/purple-header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="92" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljaTrjKMIm0/TxnO64k_ZHI/AAAAAAAABz8/XAjJULf1Ve8/s320/purple-header.png" width="320" /></a></div>If interested to join in the Pagan Project please click on One Witches Way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJrvMDVuW6I/TyXJ6O1G-FI/AAAAAAAAB0U/RoJ2qR2tLgw/s1600/Imboc+February+2+2012++Project+Pagan+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJrvMDVuW6I/TyXJ6O1G-FI/AAAAAAAAB0U/RoJ2qR2tLgw/s1600/Imboc+February+2+2012++Project+Pagan+Blog.jpg" /></a>Candlemas IMBOLIC Oimealg</div><br /><br /><br /><br />O glorious choise star, o tree in bloom, mighty torch for whom all would choose, sun who warm everyone from Murphy, early Irish lyr<br /><br /><br /><br />For the stars and the winds unto her<br /><br />as rainment, as songs of the harp player<br /><br />for the risen stars and the fallen cling to her,<br /><br />and the southwest wind and the West wind, sing.<br /><br />Alegermon Swinburne " When the Hounds of Spring"<br /><br /><br /><br />Imbolic , the festival of the lactating ewes, marks the midpoint of the dark half of the year. The fire that Brighid first kindled at Yule burns bright in this swollen bellies of pregnant herd animals, and rivers of milk began to glow in swollen teats and utters. Agricultural tools are consecrated for the work of the year ahead, household fires or put out and relit, and fires of the smithy are blessed by a woman acting on Brighid's behalf.<br /><br /><br /><br />Brighid's crosses, woven of wheate, are made and given a protective charms for the home.Brighid's snake emerges from the womb of the Earth mother. To test the weather (this is the origin of ground hog Day) . Even the climate seems to mark the festival; the first week of February, typically brings a temporary thall. Corn dollies are fashion from oat straw or wheat, and dress and carry from door to door by young girls onImbolic Eve. Each household bestows a small present on the image of the bride. Special cakes are baked for the occasion, and a feast and a dance or held for all. The older women of the community gather "brides beds" or cradles for the corn dollies to sleep in, and magic wands for the dolls to hold. The morning after the feast, everyone examines the ashes of the hearth to see if a magic wand has left marks. If so, it is a good omen for the following year.<br /><br /><br /><br />In some areas,Imbolic , marks the first official day of ploughing, and a decorated plough is dragged from door to door. Children in costumes, follow the plough and ask for gifts of food, money, or drink at every home. Any household that refuses them is pay back by having his front garden ploughed up.<br /><br /><br /><br />The ploug itself is a significant symbol of the Imbolic ceremonies. Whiskey, the water of life is poured over the blade or pieces of bread and cheese are left on it to become food for nature spirits. Offerings of food or drink or placed in the new furrows or thrown into the fields<br /><br /><br /><br />Some Ledgens for Imbolic:<br /><br /><br /><br />If, Candlemas Day is fair and bright,<br /><br />Winter will have another flight<br /><br />If, on Candlemas Day be showers and rain,<br /><br />Winter is gone, and will not come again.<br /><br /><br /><br />Also<br /><br /><br /><br />If the sun shines bright on Candlemas Day,<br /><br />The half of the winter's not yet away<br /><br /><br /><br />Or<br /><br />If the headge hog in Pa. sees his shadow....winter is still . <br /><br /><br /><br />These sayings agree with those about Groundhog Day. That link the length of winter to weather or not the groundhog sees his shadow on this day.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OUT OF THE COULDRON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uXj-vtKOQUs/TyXe6Olf7iI/AAAAAAAAB0w/xqo8q_Q1Nbg/s1600/ayear+and+a+day+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uXj-vtKOQUs/TyXe6Olf7iI/AAAAAAAAB0w/xqo8q_Q1Nbg/s320/ayear+and+a+day+2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I would like to mention another project that I have started this year and a day. A web site for women artists, Milliande&nbsp; and her seed journal project.&nbsp; She has videos from day one ....Being A Seed ... to number 7 just published yesterday.&nbsp; You can start your journal of Seed Art anytime you select, all that is needed is a little watercolor journal or journal of your selection, some inks, watersolors, pencils, wee, art supplies of your favorite and log onto her web site, view her videos and view the gallery from its members....start your own with the inspritation from others&nbsp; to whom the journey from a seed in yourself grows and becomes ....a year and a day of self discovery.&nbsp; Several of the journal pages from Being A Seed. <br />&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpB_jLtAnkQ/TyXezBdxSzI/AAAAAAAAB0o/4HlQ0DJXTwU/s1600/s3000034+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpB_jLtAnkQ/TyXezBdxSzI/AAAAAAAAB0o/4HlQ0DJXTwU/s320/s3000034+%25283%2529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>In Memory of my little kitty, January 18,2012&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She came into my life 15 years ago, I worked in the gardens of our home in Medowlark, Kitty used to visit and as the year wore on she hung around more often, When we moved to the current house we are in now, Kitty came with us.&nbsp; Her story was when she was a kitten, a family of mother, father and 2 little girls lived in the Medowlark house before us.&nbsp; SHe wondered off when the movers came to collect the families items...they moved away and kitty was left for 5 years on her own.&nbsp; You would never know it as her heart was then as when she passed, as big as the moon.&nbsp; I had never owned a cat, but found she was much more human than kat.&nbsp; She was my shadow.&nbsp; The children called her shadow.&nbsp; She was as black as night, and a big 15 pounds.&nbsp; When she developed Kidney infection she went from 15 pounds to 2 pounds and unable , as she was so very weak to even have a voice.<br />She left me that night, but she will always be deep in my heart, I do not love much and I know it was kinder to put her down than for her to remain.<br /><br />So, I dedicate this to my special little Malkin cat always in my heart.&nbsp; Forever to be loved.&nbsp; I miss you Kitty Kat.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-20120092165628297382012-01-20T18:05:00.001-07:002012-01-20T18:05:19.409-07:00<br />New Pagan Project.&nbsp;One year and a day.&nbsp; Each Friday The Pagan Project members will be given a letter of the alphabet, with a subject to write about.<br />This week three, selections for the letter B&nbsp; &nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp; Bees. Besom,Binding Spells, Burning Times and last but not least&nbsp; Raymond Buckland.<br /><br />If, interested in becoming a member click on the purple ledgen below and read the rules of the membership.<br /><br />I am entering on the B's as I did not get connected for the A themes.<br /><br />My selection for this January 20, 2012&nbsp; is&nbsp; BLOOD ....<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIfp_awvZdg/TxnO4Cq7RbI/AAAAAAAABz0/o4IOqGkktCg/s1600/pbp3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nfa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIfp_awvZdg/TxnO4Cq7RbI/AAAAAAAABz0/o4IOqGkktCg/s1600/pbp3.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljaTrjKMIm0/TxnO64k_ZHI/AAAAAAAABz8/XAjJULf1Ve8/s1600/purple-header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="92" nfa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ljaTrjKMIm0/TxnO64k_ZHI/AAAAAAAABz8/XAjJULf1Ve8/s320/purple-header.png" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Blood is &nbsp;a controversial magical topic among many neopagans and Wiccas.,blood, called" the River of light," is identified with this whole and is the vehicle that carries the vital energy of the universe through the body in magic, blood is revered and feared was a miraculous power it possesses and confers. Blood&nbsp; is believed to unleash power, sacrificial blood scattered on the earth regenerates the crops, animals, Al and humans are sacrificed in religious and some magical rites. The blood of executed criminals is said to be a powerful protector against disease and bad luck, because of the energy of resentment and Perry. That is released upon execution.<br /><br />Blood is used to bind those and brotherhood, either by mingling or in signing. Blood oaths are considered invalid, according to lore, devils pacts are always signed in blood.<br /><br /><br /><br />In folklore, the magical power of witches is a neutralized or destroyed by burning their blood and fire hands. The common European method of executing by burning at the stake or a practice called bloodying. Witches were scored about the breath caught above the mouth and nose and allowed to bleed<br />sometimes to death. <br /><br /><br /><br />A few drops of blood of a person used in magical charms and spells, sprinkled in potions and witch bottles or in effigy, is said to give a witch or magician power over that person in the same manner as to the hair and nail clippings. Adult blood also is used in folk charms and spells. The blood of a black cat is said to cure pneumonia. .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xaoDxSqCLJ0/TxndP2CiVmI/AAAAAAAAB0M/Zn5hxqasMmI/s1600/9s3000005+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xaoDxSqCLJ0/TxndP2CiVmI/AAAAAAAAB0M/Zn5hxqasMmI/s320/9s3000005+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Menstrual Blood ...<br /><br />Menstrual blood is particularly very potent, and sacred to the Goddess. Menstrual flow is linked to the phase of the moon. The blood of God as, also called wine, milk, meat, and "Wise blood." &nbsp;Appears universally in mythologies, it is drunk for wisdom, fertility, regeneration, and in mortality.<br /><br /><br /><br />The menstrual blood as a healing charm. The blood of Iris is, symbolized in an drink, convert PBT Ontiveros. According to the wisdom. Read and choose, as menstrual blood was called, confers a long life or immortality.<br /><br />&nbsp;A pagan custom that has survived Christianity is the carrying of seeds to the field in a cloth stained with menstrual blood.<br /><br />&nbsp;In some cultures, menstrual periods is said to be accomplished athe witch to her path of power in Christianity and Judaism. <br /><br />Men traditionally&nbsp;fear menstrual blood, which was associated with uncleanliness and evil. Contact with menstrual blood, even being in the presence of a&nbsp;menstrating &nbsp;the woman was considered dangerous, even fatal.<br /><br />&nbsp;In some societies, menstruating women are still shone or isolated. In the first century, indicate Romans believed the touch of a menstruating women, <br />, at least, &nbsp;they pollute the earth and harm others with their blood. <br /><br />In the Old Testament,<br />Leviticus &nbsp;18.19 states. You shall not come near a woman while she is into&nbsp; uncleanliness to uncover her&nbsp;nakedness.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In orthodox Judaism<br />specifies that husband and wife are to be sexually separated, and sleep in different beds, for 12 days a month an average of five days for&nbsp;menstrual &nbsp;followed by seven clean days to make sure the woman is free of every drop of&nbsp;blood.<br /><br />&nbsp;Sex may be resumed after a ritual bath in which the woman is to&nbsp;wash every part of our her body. In it is still the custom among some Orthodox Jews not to shake hands with a woman and never to use the same wash water as a woman for the same reason. In Christianity,&nbsp;menstral &nbsp;blood has been thoroughly scorned and feared.<br /><br />&nbsp;Early church scholars came to shame womem for their uncleanliness. At various times, up to the late 17th century, menstruating woman&nbsp;were forbidden&nbsp; taking communion or in some cases even to enter a church.<br /><br />&nbsp;Menstrual blood was believed to spawned demons. Some faction within the Catholic Church continues to believe menstruating women would&nbsp;defile and alter, &nbsp;one reason why they should not be admitted into the priesthood.<br /><br /><br /><br />In some magical ceremonies&nbsp;menstruating &nbsp;women are barred from participation, because it is believed their&nbsp;flux &nbsp;interferes with the rise of psychic power and the effect activities of spells.<br /><br /><br /><br />In folk magic, menstrual blood is believed to have been a powerful ingredient in love charms. A few drops of menstrual blood, mixed in a man's meal. Suppose will secure his undying love. Conservatively, menstrual blood, also is using charms took to increase potency. <br />&nbsp; <br />You could go on and on about this subject, however, as this is my first weekk, I will end this selection and remember, if you want to also become a member. Click on the purple banner and take a look at the rules and then sign in for the e:mail. <br />&nbsp; <br />May you walk in the Moonlight till the wind sets you free. <br /><br />Sierra <br />&nbsp; <br />Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-53414252036969616672011-12-17T08:48:00.000-07:002011-12-17T08:48:12.676-07:00New Beginnings 2012 YULE and Christmas then New Years.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p6clz5AHBsA/TuyxyJ-vglI/AAAAAAAAByk/Hn51x1m5SDU/s1600/s3000057+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p6clz5AHBsA/TuyxyJ-vglI/AAAAAAAAByk/Hn51x1m5SDU/s320/s3000057+%25283%2529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Beginnings!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2012</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Year of the Tarot Bags&nbsp; ... Must Have!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">Bright Blessing to all of you, as approaching Yule just days away, and Christmas also days away.&nbsp; </span></strong><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">It is with pleasure to say to you that although this past year 2011 has been a challenge and I had to stop posting again to this blog, I look forward to each and every day with renewed hope of better days</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">ahead.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">I am so very grateful to all of you who send me encouraging little e:mails to remind me that I am still</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">alive and well to you.&nbsp; I love all of you.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">I hope to able to pay much more attention to my blog and to items placed on my Etsy shop</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;"><a href="mailto:SilveryMoonbeams@Etsy.com">SilveryMoonbeams@Etsy.com</a></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">Here in Arizona, finally turning cold and the heater turned on.&nbsp; My greenhouse has yet to be empty to</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">place all plants inside Arizona room .... awaiting help from my Mike.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">I have just this morning uploaded 4 new Tarot bags for Etsy and will try and finish several more that have been awaiting.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">Wrapping up this year and looking forward to 2012.&nbsp; </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alter Cloth not added to date ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATRED3W-LXY/Tuy0c9n7rsI/AAAAAAAABys/z5IQn05NbQc/s1600/--09s3000028+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATRED3W-LXY/Tuy0c9n7rsI/AAAAAAAABys/z5IQn05NbQc/s320/--09s3000028+%25282%2529.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jacobean Lady's Wand Pouch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">available from Silvery Moonbeams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EThQwKt7LyM/Tuy06qp4JkI/AAAAAAAABy0/7dtyOL9NQGw/s1600/Wand+Pouch+s3000009+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EThQwKt7LyM/Tuy06qp4JkI/AAAAAAAABy0/7dtyOL9NQGw/s320/Wand+Pouch+s3000009+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Circle of Life Tarot Bag available from Silvery moonbeams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Etsy shop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Steam punk Tarot&nbsp; Clutch purse </div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; available now.</div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRJRRR2k-9U/Tuy2GBLInyI/AAAAAAAABzM/-KK3bQYLKgk/s1600/s3000033+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRJRRR2k-9U/Tuy2GBLInyI/AAAAAAAABzM/-KK3bQYLKgk/s320/s3000033+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zgwkr3fZXV8/Tuy2c40nFnI/AAAAAAAABzU/suK9PWxHONE/s1600/s3000037+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zgwkr3fZXV8/Tuy2c40nFnI/AAAAAAAABzU/suK9PWxHONE/s320/s3000037+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And last but not least, my favorite&nbsp; Hummingbird Tarot Clutch ...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NqWHD7eHydI/Tuy2rQ0Wg5I/AAAAAAAABzc/KJWUuypRgVY/s1600/s3000040+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NqWHD7eHydI/Tuy2rQ0Wg5I/AAAAAAAABzc/KJWUuypRgVY/s320/s3000040+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flap and front of Tarot clutch bag ....Jacquards <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and velvets.&nbsp; Metallic threads,&nbsp; I love this one.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHV4gVHE2XE/Tuy3BY0QeLI/AAAAAAAABzk/DKUkj6AFbzc/s1600/s3000039+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xHV4gVHE2XE/Tuy3BY0QeLI/AAAAAAAABzk/DKUkj6AFbzc/s320/s3000039+%25282%2529.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bells are displayed to show inner pouch opening.</div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is the largest of the offerings measuring 10x6&nbsp;</div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Large enough to hold&nbsp; alter cloths, runes, potions</div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and Tarot cards!&nbsp; </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r7UeYrmaBOY/Tuy3gspPC_I/AAAAAAAABzs/ni44jeH7XnU/s1600/StarLCard_RBY05-YuleFaery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r7UeYrmaBOY/Tuy3gspPC_I/AAAAAAAABzs/ni44jeH7XnU/s1600/StarLCard_RBY05-YuleFaery.jpg" /></a></div><div align="justify">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-33357291349665152922011-10-25T15:50:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:50:35.163-07:00Living Book ,Hocus Pocus<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello,&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lets continue on with the second part of our Living Book from Hocus&nbsp;Pocus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place a backing on your paper bag fax leather.&nbsp; I used an iron on type.</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ght3je7RWz4/Tqc0ri7Y6oI/AAAAAAAABw8/YvAWmnhpA88/s1600/s3000003+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ght3je7RWz4/Tqc0ri7Y6oI/AAAAAAAABw8/YvAWmnhpA88/s320/s3000003+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>&nbsp;note:&nbsp; glue the clay snake down and stitch the hemp to look like the picture of the living book.&nbsp; Then apply the backing.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x765qaxbe_Y/Tqc0wa0YPvI/AAAAAAAABxM/DWP7uIndOp0/s1600/s3000001+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x765qaxbe_Y/Tqc0wa0YPvI/AAAAAAAABxM/DWP7uIndOp0/s320/s3000001+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">colors are your selections, I have given examples of the three selected colors in light medium and dark, some with gold streaks, some with a light senna.</span>&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw3evD-nWrY/Tqc0nGZuVRI/AAAAAAAABws/pBQtjuuT68A/s1600/s3000006+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw3evD-nWrY/Tqc0nGZuVRI/AAAAAAAABws/pBQtjuuT68A/s320/s3000006+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>A acrylic paint was used, spread on to give texture to the surface.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now, we need to skip over to the clay part of this project.&nbsp; One of the gals have decided to use clay for the entire book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGLKU9AJPbc/Tqc0uB9kVtI/AAAAAAAABxE/8TRZtoMa6rQ/s1600/s3000002+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGLKU9AJPbc/Tqc0uB9kVtI/AAAAAAAABxE/8TRZtoMa6rQ/s320/s3000002+%25282%2529.jpg" width="267" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0yRzVbJK0rw/Tqc0pX-ovII/AAAAAAAABw0/T2JDDUMAY4s/s1600/s3000004+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0yRzVbJK0rw/Tqc0pX-ovII/AAAAAAAABw0/T2JDDUMAY4s/s320/s3000004+%25282%2529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used a clay that you should bake, and instead of the oven, I used an embossing iron and the clay turned into a plastic feeling.&nbsp; I also made the cor nor elements and an eye, made of gold leather, and a glass stone.&nbsp; I am not really pleased with the eye, so I probably will go back to the clay and see what comes up.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A88vsIRYIRg/Tqc0j8jAFwI/AAAAAAAABwk/hhiwCxJ6s38/s1600/s3000007+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A88vsIRYIRg/Tqc0j8jAFwI/AAAAAAAABwk/hhiwCxJ6s38/s320/s3000007+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The above picture of the stitching that holds the snake down I placed the stitches on before I placed the backing.I used a hemp and carefully went through the paper, If, a hole occurred, I sealed it with a&nbsp;quick drying glue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The white strip on the left of the snake is a paper embellishment, I thought it looked like a snake&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The last is a picture of the head of the snake and the paper bag that when painted looks like leather. The embossing iron burned some of the clay and it looks like a skin, or so I think. (bg)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a few days I will give a link for the papers found in the&nbsp;living book, They are in red ink and I used a antique paper to print on.&nbsp; But, let me not get ahead of myself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Work on your clay snakes and the living eye,, if&nbsp; you need to convo me, please do, I will try and&nbsp;help&nbsp;.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s1600/DSCF6981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s320/DSCF6981.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I probably did not give good instructions, please forgive me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would like to tell about the Noddle's ink contest, you have a year to provide the Noodle's ink company with a design, there logo is a catfish, Use the catfish anyway you like, must use Noodle's ink and ink pens.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first place has a wonderful selection of all of their pen, plus a pro to type of a precious metal fountain pen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The link for the video is ....</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 1em 0px 3px;"><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NoodlersInk/~3/ln9pNSfh_F4/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=email" name="2" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;" title="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NoodlersInk/~3/ln9pNSfh_F4/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=email">Noodler’s Ink 2011 Artist Prize</a> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to watch the video, the prizes are so cool.&nbsp; I am already thinking of a Catfish who comes from outer space, or maybe the sea....stupid me!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sierra</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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I get a surprise for dinner.&nbsp; Hubby brings ...whatever!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">No cooking&nbsp; more time in the studio! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Speaking of studio, Have started the Living Book from Hocus Pocus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a past paper leather for books.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vYQuVnzIQkc/SwHqh-R7pNI/AAAAAAAABp0/OaBbhS4bgbg/s1600/photo291+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vYQuVnzIQkc/SwHqh-R7pNI/AAAAAAAABp0/OaBbhS4bgbg/s320/photo291+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Could not find this sooo...I have<br />to start again.&nbsp; This way&nbsp; you can track the progress from a paper bag, Kraft paper and make your own living book, I have several people who are beginning this book with me, so ready...steady...go... First decide what size your book will be.&nbsp; I wanted an 8.5 x 11 as the inside of this book has sheets that size, I will give the URL later when we are ready for the pages.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s1600/DSCF6981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s320/DSCF6981.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TLFqQyF-2pE/TpinOp3wGbI/AAAAAAAABwU/55Ofcdt64u0/s1600/ps3000001+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TLFqQyF-2pE/TpinOp3wGbI/AAAAAAAABwU/55Ofcdt64u0/s320/ps3000001+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Select the size paper, Kraft paper or paper bag the size of your book.&nbsp; I selected some paper that came in a package as a stuffing.&nbsp; Large brown paper.&nbsp; Then take any craft paint and cover the brown paper, I used several color paints and did two paper covers, in case one was darker than the other.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This is a finished cover, I took paints and covered the entire Use any colors that take a fancy.&nbsp; I waited till it was almost dry and crinkled it .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuJuFH64NIA/TpimX6KGjmI/AAAAAAAABv8/T5R4x5cpy7Q/s1600/as3000002+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuJuFH64NIA/TpimX6KGjmI/AAAAAAAABv8/T5R4x5cpy7Q/s320/as3000002+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />﻿This is the finished paper bag, <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hNxcwExe-OE/TpimIQimgHI/AAAAAAAABvs/iAotBy4ETQU/s1600/ees3000004+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hNxcwExe-OE/TpimIQimgHI/AAAAAAAABvs/iAotBy4ETQU/s320/ees3000004+%25283%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To stabilize the paper I selected some Davy boards, any stiff card board will also due.</td></tr></tbody></table>Wrap the finished paper to start you cover for your book.&nbsp; Leave enough for the signatures (inside papers).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Select an inside decorative paper to cover the outside paper, <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />﻿﻿﻿ <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xinV8MEUGY/TpipKh5PqjI/AAAAAAAABwc/68E_dT8qJ2Y/s1600/rrs3000005+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xinV8MEUGY/TpipKh5PqjI/AAAAAAAABwc/68E_dT8qJ2Y/s320/rrs3000005+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorative paper...looks just like the paper bag I just did..</td></tr></tbody></table>﻿﻿﻿Above I selected a sheet of decorative paper to line the inside of the raw edges, also I keep papers that have been grungy up, treated with color and I have been spritzing the papers with a cedar oil and lavender, as tea and coffee tend in time to draw book mites, the cedar oil repeals all little critters and the lavender or any other perfume give the papers a delightful scent. The above shows the papers and the decorative paper.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I will stop for now, as I wanted to collect some clay and work it to a pliable stage. As I will be making the embellishments for the cover, I still am thinking of the stitches, what to use, a heavy linen waxed thread or ????.<br /><br />Have a happy Friday and a beautiful week end.<br /><br />As always,<br />May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.<br />SierraSierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-76123518712480042012011-10-12T15:33:00.000-07:002011-10-12T15:33:23.738-07:00Hocus Pocus<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eowQOJQVK-A/TpYRoZJMAkI/AAAAAAAABvM/RNq6O35OIA8/s1600/cast-hocus-pocus-bette-midler--large-msg-13180256819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eowQOJQVK-A/TpYRoZJMAkI/AAAAAAAABvM/RNq6O35OIA8/s320/cast-hocus-pocus-bette-midler--large-msg-13180256819.jpg" width="198" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s1600/DSCF6981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq4_csX-ZwM/TpYR8U_MRFI/AAAAAAAABvU/oSk-F0pX7f4/s320/DSCF6981.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just not Halloween without a mention of Hocus Pocus 1993 film that featured Bette Midler ... and Binks the Cat!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also the famous living&nbsp; </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; book..</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was surfing the net to find the words to the song" I'll put a spell on you and found a group on line that</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">have started a project to recreate the "Hocus Pocus Book of Spells"</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Well, this was a great idea.&nbsp; I have made all types of books, and their bindings.&nbsp; Embroidered Medieval Covers.&nbsp; French Spines ....why not a Living Book.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I researched the pages and found around 50 of them,'</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">captured a picture of a Living Book from an on line Book of Spells.&nbsp; </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And now to gather the materials for the cover .... several years ago I produced a leather like cover from a paper bag, It truly looked like leather.&nbsp; If, I run across the picture I will post it, and have a ton of clay, tons of inks and paints...so I am on a quest.</span><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7mVmm4ww9A/TpYTkJqx_BI/AAAAAAAABvc/C0ddRsEGdqc/s1600/666s3000008+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7mVmm4ww9A/TpYTkJqx_BI/AAAAAAAABvc/C0ddRsEGdqc/s320/666s3000008+%25282%2529.jpg" width="129" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">If, any of you are interested in joining me, please do.&nbsp; We can share our progress and mistakes...</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Featured on Esty to night will be a smaller ribbon for BOS and has a charm , not a very good picture.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a lovely evening and chat soon.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-41ZgYNzxwEg/TpYVIjHaxrI/AAAAAAAABvk/yD-P0ZTs_ho/s1600/s3000020+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-41ZgYNzxwEg/TpYVIjHaxrI/AAAAAAAABvk/yD-P0ZTs_ho/s320/s3000020+%25282%2529.jpg" width="245" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">As always,</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">May you walk in&nbsp; the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-68748209102484279582011-10-10T17:56:00.004-07:002011-10-10T18:05:07.277-07:00Walk in the MoonlightAlter Cloth 10 X10 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PK1eIW3nmPw/TpOUN8SxBbI/AAAAAAAABu8/66Dmuyt9jAE/s1600/s3000002%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662032123778893234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PK1eIW3nmPw/TpOUN8SxBbI/AAAAAAAABu8/66Dmuyt9jAE/s320/s3000002%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a> This Luna Moon cycle is embroidered on a<br />deep purple crushed velvet.<br />currently it has not be cut from a very long<br />strip of fabric, It could be a runner of any<br />size or cut to meet an Alter cloth.<br /><br />I tested this from a request from a customer<br />but, I think I took to long and she lost interest.<br /><br />This project is on hold. So if you would like to<br />discuss the possibilities of this project, just send<br />an e:mail .<br /><br />Short post tonight as I have run out of spoons.<br /><br />As always<br />May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free<br />Sierra<br /><br /><br /><img class="gl_spell" border="0" alt="Check Spelling" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-21439501242083192012011-10-07T13:26:00.005-07:002011-10-07T13:59:11.672-07:00Friday!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIOyM0TOgrY/To9k4inmWRI/AAAAAAAABuI/En1V6XN9a_0/s1600/S3000067.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660854179156351250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIOyM0TOgrY/To9k4inmWRI/AAAAAAAABuI/En1V6XN9a_0/s320/S3000067.JPG" /></a> Lupus Butterfly<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilEyiEKkizI/To9h_C8r0qI/AAAAAAAABuA/ybUYu5ArIe8/s1600/S3000075.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660850992379056802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilEyiEKkizI/To9h_C8r0qI/AAAAAAAABuA/ybUYu5ArIe8/s320/S3000075.JPG" /></a> Tree of Seasons Alter Cloth<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Hello! Welcome Back! </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Today I am displaying a 3D butterfly, I listed this on my Etsy shop and it is a very special butterfly to all that have a loved one or self, as the month of October is Lupus awareness month.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>So, this purple butterfly has been made and selected as an item that when purchased the money will be turned in to the Lupus Foundation.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Most of you who have a loved one or perhaps you suffer from a disease that is little known and each and every person suffers differently. At times the suffering goes into remission and you can live a partial normal life, still the fatigued, the aches and pains.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Lupus affects your own body's amune system. When a normal person suffers from an ear ache, your amune antibodies rush to heal, with Lupus, the antibodies are so confused that they attack not only the infection but all of the healing antibodies so that instead of healing the organ that was infected as well as the healthy organs are destroyed. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>Back in February I suffered an ear infection, several weeks later, my hearing was gone, and the pressure in my left ear was painful, the result of this infection has taken my hearing and even with a tube placed into my ear for drainage, the ear healed but I could hear just after the surgery and now weeks later, I am left again with the inability to hear. Along with a seeping 24 hours a day. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>So Lupus attacks were ever your infection is. Each is individual, I was placed on Steroids several months ago which has helped greatly, with one exception ....weight gain, moon face and a blood red rash on my face. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Sounds great? not so bad for an older person but the ones that suffer are the young ones, they are just starting their college and life, </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, enough of this, Just mentioning that the purple 3d Butterfly has been listed .<br />If, you know someone who would love this butterfly please tell them.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The second item listed on Etsy this morning is an offering for the Pagan viewer, an alter cloth of the 4 seasons. As the seasons turn just turn the leaves in fro of the alter to match the seasons.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It is a large 20x20 and in a heavy black cotton. It should last your life time and able to hand down to the next generation.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It is priced as a Sale item, and if you mention this blog . I will offer free shipping to you, Just pay the postage and I will return the postage back to you through Pay Pal.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I must mention the herbs that are in my greenhouses as several of e:mail me with questions of availability, all the poison plants are to divided in a week, but will not be available till the spring. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The passionflower in red, purple and white have just been rooted and also available in the spring,</div><br /><div>If you would like to place your name on a list for either one, and also what is available by name, just convoy me and I will tell all.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I wish you happy Friday (french fry Friday for me ....I do not cook on Fridays, hubby brings take away ...hopefully it will be Panda Express this day...fingers crossed) and a productive week end.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As always,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sierra</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-5651074508081933182011-10-06T15:39:00.007-07:002011-10-06T16:31:46.090-07:00Where does the time go?Hello!<br />I am so glad to be back on line and to chat with you this day. It has not seemed like such a long time but, looking from my last posting, it has been a very long time, Where has the time gone?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PK-o7c2-MRw/To4ygU6WqwI/AAAAAAAABtw/9SzbXtRqCUU/s1600/6Photo021%2B%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 276px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660517312601959170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PK-o7c2-MRw/To4ygU6WqwI/AAAAAAAABtw/9SzbXtRqCUU/s320/6Photo021%2B%25282%2529.JPG" /></a> I sure have missed you guys, hopefully I will be able to keep my health and add to my blog on a regular basis<br /><br /><br />I have been finishing up projects that have been left waiting for me. I will have several new fall and Halloween projects available for my Etsy shop in a few days time. Fingers crossed</div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8350oHAlXt8/To4vJvobE9I/AAAAAAAABto/Tg89KwaHIFU/s1600/%252C%252Cs3000014%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660513626102633426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8350oHAlXt8/To4vJvobE9I/AAAAAAAABto/Tg89KwaHIFU/s320/%252C%252Cs3000014%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I also am in the process of finishing the BOS that I have been working on for the last 5 years. I was thinking of the above design but now am rethinking, I do know that the spine of the book will be one of the trims from embroidery wizard JoEllen from our work together on the Medieval ribbons.<br />This alter cloth is from last year but, I still love it so as it is still hanging around I will post also on the Etsy shop.</div><br /><div>If you would like to visit me, I am listed under SilveryMoonbeams.Etsy.com</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I will not ramble on long this first time back, my fingers are all over this keyboard, And I need to jump on the projects so that I can show off. (bg)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Again, I am so pleased to be back on line and able to talk to you through my blog.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Please feel free to convo me,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As always,</div><br /><div>May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sierra</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-83948295657996332872011-01-02T19:24:00.003-07:002011-01-02T19:40:05.789-07:00Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-69612070399876769622010-09-14T17:22:00.003-07:002010-09-14T21:13:22.141-07:00Is it Fall Yet?<div align="justify">Folk Art Table Topper can be found jumping <a href="http://www.silverymoonbeams.etsy.com/">www.silverymoonbeams.Etsy.com</a></div><div align="justify"><br /><br /> </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS69Fev2I/AAAAAAAABtE/nil3C2VejZQ/s1600/100_1514+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516930347568119650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS69Fev2I/AAAAAAAABtE/nil3C2VejZQ/s400/100_1514+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Feel like jumping for joy! Fall is in the air! At last!<br />You can find other items that are Fall and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mabon</span> related on SilveryMoonbeams.Esty.com<br /><br />When the nights grow shorter and the wind moves through the trees with a gentle hiss of cool, I am back home.<br />Sure has been a long time.<br /><br />When I was trying to access the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span>, it has been a hit and a miss.<br />I have only been on line enough to add a few listing to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> shop, and<br />fingers crossed that I will be able to continue to keep this blog up and running. Seems like an entire year since I have been able to post.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS6DpUsOI/AAAAAAAABs8/2fLTDLNp5hE/s1600/7n100_1528+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516930332149199074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS6DpUsOI/AAAAAAAABs8/2fLTDLNp5hE/s400/7n100_1528+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Not my fault. What I have been doing is listing all of my books in the library.<br /><br />Mike purchased a scanner for our extensive collection and now, I have been working to get them listed.<br /><br />The scanner was from Book Collections and boy, this is the greatest little scanner. It is a small handheld about the size of a match book, you can scan an entire shelf of books and it up loads them to your computer by the books <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ISBN</span> number code, It then <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">scans</span> for the information of the book and the cover of the book that you have scanned.<br /><br />Amazing, I have been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">scanning</span> forever! The only feature that I am Never going to look at again is the total cost of the collection, Last I looked, I almost fainted. So, I will Never look at that section again!<br />I can say, Mike will be a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">billionaire</span> some day! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">lol</span><br /><br />This past July I turned <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">officially</span> an old lady! However, Medicare has taken its amount and I have to get a doctor to treat me as the post hospital has kicked me out! I collected my bundle of papers called my records this morning and tomorrow I see a new <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">internist</span>.<br />He is 5 miles from here and well recommended.<br /><br />I will cut this first post back and looking forward to visiting with you and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">sharing</span> the adventurers of a senior citizen.<br /><br />I am also behind in my Amazon Vine reviews, Not that I have not read the books, the advanced proofs...just could not stay on line long enough to get the reviews posted, without then being trashed. Sure hope this connection is much more stable than the last connector.<br /><br />As always,<br />May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.<br /><br />Visit me on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Esty</span> shop<br /><a href="http://www.silverymoonbeams.etsy.com/">www.SilveryMoonbeams.Etsy.com</a><br /><br />Oh! Almost forgot, I lost Bumblebee.com to another, so will be looking for another web site this season. I might try it as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">SilveryMoonbeams</span>. Who knows? :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS5kzWNZI/AAAAAAAABs0/GCjWzfonO2M/s1600/100_1517+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516930323869742482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/TJAS5kzWNZI/AAAAAAAABs0/GCjWzfonO2M/s400/100_1517+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Folk Art Table topper located on </div><div><a href="http://www.silverymoonbeams.etsy.com/">www.SilveryMoonbeams.Etsy.com</a></div><div> </div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-24570416770429164642010-04-08T20:09:00.002-07:002010-04-08T20:24:32.716-07:00Leather Book Covers<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a3mQIeaI/AAAAAAAABsk/rD8ve8AkOto/s1600/s3000015+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457970078371314082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a3mQIeaI/AAAAAAAABsk/rD8ve8AkOto/s400/s3000015+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi, Just thought I would jump in and say hello. Some of you have e:mailed me asking if I were still alive...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lol</span><br />Yep, Only the good die, not the old!<br /><br />Been busy with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> store and the gardens. Here in Arizona it has been blooming to beat the band.<br />Lavenders, lilacs, roses about to pop..<br />Grass grows faster than we can mow.<br /><br />The fish are enjoying the sun and alas the frog decided to visit heaven.<br /><br />The leather <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">foto</span> to the left , are new items added to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span>.<br />This is a dark leather stitched in metallic threads to replicate the Southwestern tooling designs ...only it is threads.<br />It is a thin bookbinders leather ready to be made into a journal of framed.<br />It <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">measures</span> 25X16 plenty of length for a large journal or whatever.<br /> <br />Close up of the stitches in a floral design. I wish my camera was a better one as it does not capture the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sparkle</span> and beauty of this design.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a2h8Bt-I/AAAAAAAABsU/EoCZZMlUPr8/s1600/s3000011+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457970060033374178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a2h8Bt-I/AAAAAAAABsU/EoCZZMlUPr8/s400/s3000011+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a1wDx1VI/AAAAAAAABsM/yJtO-6ioz78/s1600/photo004+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457970046644114770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a1wDx1VI/AAAAAAAABsM/yJtO-6ioz78/s400/photo004+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> This big guy is also a Design stitched on leather,<br />He <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">measure rs</span> 26 x 10 and can be framed or made into yet another journal. <br /><br />This is a thread intense design and it stitched out without one thread break!<br />Amazing.<br /><br /><br /><br />You can view other leather units on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Etsy</span> shop..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.silverymoonbeams.etsy.com/">www.Silverymoonbeams.Etsy.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a1cKU9OI/AAAAAAAABsE/0ALgJimktIw/s1600/photo003+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457970041302873314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S76a1cKU9OI/AAAAAAAABsE/0ALgJimktIw/s400/photo003+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> I have my eyes on you...seems like he is speaking this as we look into his eyes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Hope all is well with each and every one of you and your families.</div><div>Chat soon,</div><div>As always,</div><div>May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</div><div> </div><div>Sierra</div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-72563008526275634782010-03-17T00:58:00.002-07:002010-03-17T01:23:41.126-07:00Hold A Shamrock in your hand ...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S6CMH88S9wI/AAAAAAAABr8/TUbItSncmLo/s1600-h/st-patricks-day-thumb1912992.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449509617364301570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/S6CMH88S9wI/AAAAAAAABr8/TUbItSncmLo/s400/st-patricks-day-thumb1912992.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">HAPPY ST. PAT'S DAY!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Hold a shamrock in your hand,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Catch a leprechaun if you can,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Pipes and drums</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">The St. Patrick's Day fun never grows old!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">It has been such a very long time that I have posted, loads of activities that I spoke of in December. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I have had both eyes up graded from blind to </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">20/20 and 20/30 .. With a need to use reading glasses to thread a needle.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">All of my life I have worn glasses and I find myself punching in between my eyes ...looking for glasses.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">The one thing that was so wonderful with my new eyes...the colors of the world are ever so clear and bright and beautiful...and...since for years I cold not see ...cob webs up high ...tons of dust every where....my dear hubby said to me ...<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">perhaps</span> you should get your old eyes back and this house keeping is killing me....</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">It has been such and slow and steady plodding to clean. <br />After the eyes I started back on the testing for new medicine for the Lupus. It's not so terrible bad if I go slow ....</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I have been active with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> Shop and with the Bookbinding Team on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span>. I have finished a recent swap and the books were so clever. I will be collecting <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pictures</span> later in the week and posting to you. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Ordering many different papers to test, and will be sharing the results with you regarding the quality and price and location to purchase fine papers.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I am awaiting plates for a Letterpress Machine that is ready for new colors of paints.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Paper Source has a gold and a silver offered as well as a beautiful dark brown <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">speedwell</span> ink. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I am anxious to experiment with the 4X6 letterpress covers for journals.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">So you see, I may have not been posting but, I sure have been getting ready for another year of Sierras Creations, Silvery Moonbeams and Bumblebee Lane and the products that will grace the pages of my shop.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">In a different line of discussion I have two air brush machines...one for paints and the other is for makeup. When I was in Europe, this was a late craze...as the price of these air brush makeup brushes have come way down .... very affordable to all for home use.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">It is a bomb .... you can apply eye shadow and eye liner that is so light you can not tell you are wearing any make up.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I am sure that the use has had this but, I never have been around big cities living in the desert.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I wait for the news regarding Medicare and how it will affect payments and benefits...I am approaching this stage of my life and my prayers tonight are that our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">lustrous</span> leader will get his mind and efforts on what his people really need...jobs!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">No strong armed back street deals the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Chicago</span> way.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">In a recent movie Eliot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ness</span> ....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Shan</span> Connery was telling another that the Chicago way is this....When they send one of ours to the hospital we send 2 of theirs to the morge ....That's the White House Way! Enough of the soap box ....</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">So, wear your reen, eat your cornbeef and cabbage and think of me who cannot have any green beer again this year ....:(</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Sierra</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"></span>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-78575462594475872332009-12-24T20:10:00.002-07:002009-12-24T20:23:33.992-07:00<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SzQtplzi_WI/AAAAAAAABr0/eGWjG34OyhE/s1600-h/Mister_Christmas_221.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419006444179750242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SzQtplzi_WI/AAAAAAAABr0/eGWjG34OyhE/s400/Mister_Christmas_221.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;">Merry Christmas!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">From My Home to Yours! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">May you stay healthy and happy</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Wishing You the very Best of the Best!</span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Prettige Ketstdagen!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Kala Christouyenna!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Frohe Weihnachten!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Frohliche Weihnachten~</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Buon Natale!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Feliz Navidad!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Mele Kalikimaka!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Yule!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">and </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">my favorite!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Joyeux Noal!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">No matter where you are, or what greetings </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">you give or receive..</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">They All Send Love and Hope!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">So again, Sending you Love and Hope</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">May You walk in the Moonlight till the wind sets you free!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Sierra </span></p><p align="center"> </p><p><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-7834363386739308792009-12-02T23:14:00.002-07:002009-12-02T23:51:56.647-07:00Hoppy Ribbett!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYoyKvq6I/AAAAAAAABrs/kFKRhkMHR4s/s1600-h/xmasfrog1111111111111.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410890934993791906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYoyKvq6I/AAAAAAAABrs/kFKRhkMHR4s/s320/xmasfrog1111111111111.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYopTgWkI/AAAAAAAABrk/oeWUAA0274I/s1600-h/Little+Hawk+28+Nov+2009+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410890932614617666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYopTgWkI/AAAAAAAABrk/oeWUAA0274I/s320/Little+Hawk+28+Nov+2009+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYoVCkkqI/AAAAAAAABrc/67TThhJzW_c/s1600-h/0207don%27t-bug-meheader222222222.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410890927174881954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYoVCkkqI/AAAAAAAABrc/67TThhJzW_c/s320/0207don%27t-bug-meheader222222222.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ribbett</span>! Merry Holidays!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Buon Natale! Frothe,Froliche! Joyeux Noel Kala!, Mel Kalikimaka!, Prettige Kersdagen!, Merry Xhristmas!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"> Everyone out their beating their brains out to shop? Going a little crazed?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"> Not here in the studio!!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"> Finished!! Yep, Finished. All done! Great feeling. But, it took me 6 months of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">preparation</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lol</span></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">The Kat here has her eyes on the Little Hawk that is above. He comes every year to our garden on his way to visit his granny.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">He takes care of all the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pigeons</span> and the slower of the Quails. Then he moves on, although every day or so the feathers are everywhere.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYnz9vGrI/AAAAAAAABrU/mXp07bgQyQE/s1600-h/Little+Hawk+28+Nov+2009+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410890918296230578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SxdYnz9vGrI/AAAAAAAABrU/mXp07bgQyQE/s320/Little+Hawk+28+Nov+2009+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">By</span> the way the window Kat is looking through is wide open. We have not turned on our heat here in Arizona yet. But, when it does get cold...everyone is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">freezing</span>! Just thought I would jump in so early in December to </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">chat, as I have not been very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">designate</span> to my blog. I have been really busy with several classes for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Medieval</span> Botanical Illustration Course studying the flowers, birds and bugs found in the scrips of that time period. I selected to work in watercolors and inks, as I did finish the oils, but find that a more natural look is found in the watercolors.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">I have been working hard on a commission of herbal books for a good friend in Europe. I cannot say when I will finish...it's been over a year and I am still in the "B's"...</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">The first of the year I will be traveling to have a little surgery on my eyes, corrective vision. I want to wait till February but, an awaiting a date from the surgeon. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">What are you wishing for this gift season? I cannot tell you what I am wishing for as each day is Christmas for me, I have no children to purchase for only my dear one and myself. So each year we are tied in a knot as to what to surprise each other with. I did look very hard and finally selected the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Tessimo</span> Beverage Machine, the new one from Bosh. In a lovely red color. With the pods that have a bar code for the proper selection of teas, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Lat ties</span>, all in the one pod.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">This past summer I gave Mike a drinks mixer, and boy does that thing make good everything, especially Smoothies, just the right amount of crushed ice. We enjoy coffee and teas so this might be the one gift he would enjoy added drinks with tea and coffe and cream all in one pod. Cool!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">I am still working on the one large <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BOS </span>17X12 slow going as my hands hurt from the pulling of the book cloth. I did find a little machine that is a wonder for drilling holes, it is from 7 gypsies and called a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Bindie</span>, low in cost and works great, just by a punch of a finger it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">wipes</span> through book boards, metal, tin, leather, fabric. well just about all. Holes are not the problem, the stretching is! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">lol</span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Well, I am up late and have another preselected book from Vine that is to be available on January 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span>, and it is a great read, You might look for it come January, you can <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">pre</span>-order it now from Amazon, It is called Black Rain, and its theme is the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Mayan</span> prediction <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">for </span>2012! A great read, a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">novel</span> with a strong</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">background</span>, the end game will thrill you. Trust me, its good.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">So, till we chat again, May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Sierra</span></div><br /><div></div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-88890399545277567742009-11-16T16:55:00.008-07:002009-11-16T17:36:52.591-07:00Paperbag Journals, Grimoirs, Faiys! Oh My!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJ93ENuI/AAAAAAAABrM/mnx1s5j-084/s1600/photo286+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859584278181602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJ93ENuI/AAAAAAAABrM/mnx1s5j-084/s200/photo286+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJThptuI/AAAAAAAABrE/AvWqqHShbGI/s1600/photo294+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859572914075362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 183px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJThptuI/AAAAAAAABrE/AvWqqHShbGI/s200/photo294+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> Hello! and a very happy Monday to you! Bumblebee Lane has been in a buzz this week.</div><div> </div><div>Showing to the left are fotoes of the fronts of many Grimoire not BOS There is a difference, A Book of Shadows would be for formulas and such, where a Gilmore would be a book of thinking, Keeping records much like our daily journals. The herbal above is a Herbalism Journal.</div><div>for keeping records and research of herbs, plants, well you get the idea.</div><div>This is a first time method for me, as it is called and uses posts that allow you to add papers, single sheets to the book, pretty cool, except that I am awaiting for a little machine that drills holes through just about anything. It's from 7 Gypsy's, and I will show when I get it.</div><div>This is also one of the large books that will hold 500 plus pages. </div><div>Front and back embellishments. </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJN_HGtI/AAAAAAAABq8/aiIJ0J6t3ys/s1600/photo292+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859571427023570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHrJN_HGtI/AAAAAAAABq8/aiIJ0J6t3ys/s200/photo292+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the front and the healer holding a patients head will be the back.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq2m7P81I/AAAAAAAABq0/-rcVHggm0EM/s1600/photo293+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859251704197970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq2m7P81I/AAAAAAAABq0/-rcVHggm0EM/s200/photo293+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This foto below is a medley of the three units of life, Young, lady and the crone. This is not the working copy as it is still drying from the sealer.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq2ZFRSWI/AAAAAAAABqs/E2-hUAKFMx0/s1600/photo288+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859247988132194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq2ZFRSWI/AAAAAAAABqs/E2-hUAKFMx0/s200/photo288+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq106EzfI/AAAAAAAABqk/QfUaCYIZ4wY/s1600/photo287+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859238277500402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq106EzfI/AAAAAAAABqk/QfUaCYIZ4wY/s200/photo287+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the healer. On the back<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq1nKbsQI/AAAAAAAABqc/R6_YJ3iFtm4/s1600/photo285+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859234588012802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq1nKbsQI/AAAAAAAABqc/R6_YJ3iFtm4/s200/photo285+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> Beginning of a journal, gathering ideas.</div><div>What will be and what will not be.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq1RwtueI/AAAAAAAABqU/LO8SJT3Fnrs/s1600/photo284+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404859228842998242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHq1RwtueI/AAAAAAAABqU/LO8SJT3Fnrs/s200/photo284+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Drafts in various stages.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqi8il4sI/AAAAAAAABqM/Ryb2aWTQhIE/s1600/photo283+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404858913908974274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqi8il4sI/AAAAAAAABqM/Ryb2aWTQhIE/s200/photo283+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqibPgHEI/AAAAAAAABqE/JqBrXgeWwBk/s1600/photo297+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404858904970533954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqibPgHEI/AAAAAAAABqE/JqBrXgeWwBk/s200/photo297+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a second project that I must share with you, it will be a journal 9X5 that is made entirely out of a grocery bag. I took a </div><div>shot of the faceing that was ironed on the back and on the right side, is the actually painted blend of colors that actually resemble leather! I have lots of paints to play with this project, if my fingers hold out, They look like a drop cloth as my hands are stained. lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The grocery bag and the facing, ironed the bag.</span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqiKVqTuI/AAAAAAAABp8/Qwydg-wtyL4/s1600/photo296+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404858900432965346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqiKVqTuI/AAAAAAAABp8/Qwydg-wtyL4/s200/photo296+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqh-R7pNI/AAAAAAAABp0/AkcE9Fq8Tv8/s1600/photo291+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404858897196098770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqh-R7pNI/AAAAAAAABp0/AkcE9Fq8Tv8/s200/photo291+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Look~ it looks like a leather!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">If, you have a capable zoom in and see.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I also have instructions for foil (yes foil that you cook with) for a journal .</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">This is a new book that arrived, finally, it is on eclipse! The energies that are put out on the eclipse. All new esoteric books are on my list!</span><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqhekYgUI/AAAAAAAABps/QX7qZsSofbs/s1600/photo289+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404858888683553090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SwHqhekYgUI/AAAAAAAABps/QX7qZsSofbs/s200/photo289+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">So, as you can see Bumblebee has been busy, I also have Fairy Wishing Coins...don't know what a fairy wishing coin is? Well, keep a look out and I will showyou.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Till then, Hugs, to all and drop a line if you have time.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">As always</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>wisper away</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-30288195306812760812009-11-12T16:27:00.005-07:002009-11-12T16:56:34.582-07:00Why are people fearful of Friday the 13th?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Svye3Q6_ujI/AAAAAAAABpk/dV6gAJrfNcI/s1600-h/506291WebFullSize.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403368325210159666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 70px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Svye3Q6_ujI/AAAAAAAABpk/dV6gAJrfNcI/s200/506291WebFullSize.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SvyaxIWr7QI/AAAAAAAABpc/vfIda5adf6I/s1600-h/45.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403363821784657154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 82px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SvyaxIWr7QI/AAAAAAAABpc/vfIda5adf6I/s200/45.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> Do You happen to see any Black Cats about? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Nope! Only Red!</span><br /><br /><div>Friday the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, the most widespread superstition<br />The sixth day of the week and the number 13 both have foreboding reputations said to date from ancient times, and their inevitable conjunction from one to three times a year (there happen to be three such occurrences in 2009, two of them right in a row) portends more misfortune than some credulous minds can bear. According to experts it's the most widespread superstition in the United States today. Some people refuse to go to work on Friday the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>; some won't eat in restaurants; many wouldn't think of setting a wedding on the date.<br />How many Americans at the turn of the new millennium actually suffer from this condition? According to Dr. Donald <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dossey</span>, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of phobias (and coiner of the term <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">paraskevidekatriaphobia</span>, also spelled <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">paraskavedekatriaphobia</span>), the figure may be as high as 21 million. If he's right, at least eight percent of Americans are still in the grips of a very old superstition.<br />Exactly how old is difficult to say, because determining the origins of superstitions is an inexact science, at best. In fact, it's mostly guesswork.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I happen to Love the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span>! It has always been very kind to me? And as this Friday is the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span>!</div><br /><div>I decided to come out of my hole~ What have I been in to? Cupcakes,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Paper bag</span> Journals that look like leather~ (no kidding) . Got a new book on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Eclipse</span> that I am finding rewarding and well</div><br /><div>lets just start with Cupcakes, in my last entry, I told about a very very large gourmet cupcake that I purchased in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Bis bee</span>, Arizona! </div><br /><div>Very tasty and loaded with blueberries! I thought ...hum...(thinking) I can do this! So in the next day or so I looked and looked for my Jumbo cup cake pan! Found every other pan in the world but not the jumbo. Well, I went to my very first purchasing place and found a jumbo pan for around $8.00 and no shipping )I am a prime member)</div><br /><div>It came in 2 days from my favorite UPS person Pam! And the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">peanut butter</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Carmel</span> Jumbo cupcakes were a hit!.</div><br /><div>When I went into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Tucson</span> yesterday, I always try and hit <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Jo Ann'</span> Fabric store and found ...</div><br /><div>A Texas King Size Cup Cake Pan!! Imagine that! I might jut make a large cake and cut it into! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">lol</span></div><br /><div>Lots of fun in Tucson and I am always <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">wiped</span> out the next day!</div><div> </div><div>In the post this morning I got a package of fancy papers from Europe! Hopefully by the first of the new year, I will introduce a different line of Journals, I already have introduced them in the European markets and hope by then it settles down so that I can present some on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Etsy</span> shop.</div><div>And I did not ... get any papers made from elephant POO! Can you imagine that?</div><div>I did get some lovely Lace Papers and a ton of new colors that I have not seen here in the USA, but than again that one horse in our town is pretty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">busy</span> just with normals items.</div><div> </div><div>I will leave you to think about the Elephant Pooh papers! What a thing to think on or leave on! (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">bg</span>)</div><div>As always,</div><div>May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</div><div>Sierra</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-91915704941667997902009-10-28T12:25:00.005-07:002009-10-28T13:06:51.745-07:00Welcome Autumn! ..Good buy to Butterfly!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SuibAOqEygI/AAAAAAAABoc/Esnm0YSdhCY/s1600-h/il_430xN_91261117.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397734581640415746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SuibAOqEygI/AAAAAAAABoc/Esnm0YSdhCY/s400/il_430xN_91261117.jpg" /></a> <div>Welcome Autumn! Been ages since I have written in my blog, and boy have I missed you guys.</div><div>I have a new look as well as returning to my blog.</div><div></div><div>Let me tell you a little of what has been happening. Did you notice <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">the</span> first ..mini pod samples? They are so cute! But, they serve a greater good! Most of you who know me, know I have been a follower of Bear Minerals, years now, even given the makeup as gifts.</div><div>I want everyone to be fashion diva's! Well, one day I was surfing and found a lovely site , a gal named Rachael who is the owner and better yet is a makeup <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">mixologist</span>! Up for lots of things, I decided to give it a go, as I noticed that straight away Rachael offered small mini pods to try first before you purchase! Wow! She offers a sample of ALL of the foundations! Around a zillion, unlike Bear Minerals who <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">offers</span> you a limited color....I found the colors of unusual tones, that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">laterally</span> vanished in my skin tones, from her site.</div><div>I have been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">experiencing</span> what is call a "butterfly" it marks Lupus and it is at times a worry, however, my butterfly went South! Gone, well, not gone but hidden , under her tons of foundation! Amazing!</div><div>I was looking through her offerings and found out that the colors of Gothic gals, does not mean that you look like a nut in public (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">bg</span>).</div><div>I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recently</span> got a kit from <a href="http://www.mixologymakeup.con/">http://www.mixologymakeup.con/</a> the link!</div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Suia_zQquxI/AAAAAAAABoU/aj72IwHNg1A/s1600-h/il_430xN_91261120.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 375px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397734574286093074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Suia_zQquxI/AAAAAAAABoU/aj72IwHNg1A/s400/il_430xN_91261120.jpg" /></a><br />Selections of colors...<br /></div><div>by the name of Fangs of Fur, New moon collection!</div><div>Really cool blends...one in particular that is a must have.!</div><div>It is a shadow called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Canundram</span>...it is a unique blend...The light <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">determine</span> what color is shown? One angle would be a warm brown, soft and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">flattening</span> ..turn your head it is a beautiful shade of green!</div><div>Amazing! The other colors in my kit were Rogue,Glitz,Iris,<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Licker</span>, And another reason to give her a visit is the price!!! For 1/4 the price of Bear Minerals makeup...you have an entire kit! And remember she offers samples of her entire line! Her deals are hard to pass up.</div><div>However, one draw back is....I love them all! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol Want them all!</span></div><div>I wore the colors of a Gothic New Moon but, in the day light in a soft tone that, stopped people to say, You look so much healthier! My body may have not noticed but my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sense</span> of well being did.</div><div>I look forward to many more visits to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mixology</span> Makeup!</div><div>I am sure if a granny can look good, Think about you young ones will look! Watch out all you Divas! </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Suia_mVNv2I/AAAAAAAABoM/8qnKN8zm6wA/s1600-h/il_430xN_91261118.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397734570815504226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Suia_mVNv2I/AAAAAAAABoM/8qnKN8zm6wA/s400/il_430xN_91261118.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div>I will be late in my travels this year, if I get to go at all.</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Although</span>, this morning is the very first cool morning we have had.</div><div>I still have not had to turn on the heater or build a fire!</div><div>It reads 46 degrees outside now, but we have a strong sun with little wind. Very, very nice! I feel so much better in the cool, and now that my butterfly has gone south! Well, out I go.</div><div>I will keep this entry short but, I have loads to catch up on....like Cupcakes!! Does that sound exciting???<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>...I know, I know when your older <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everything</span> is entertaining. So, remember all of the older Goth girls out there, we can still wear the colors but, in moderation!! Now, get up, get your computer going and go look at the minerals site.</div><div><a href="http://www.mixologymakeup.com/">www.mixologymakeup.com</a></div><div>you can also find her in <a href="mailto:ETSY...www.mixologymakeup@Etsy.com">ETSY...www.mixologymakeup@Etsy.com</a></div><div>Till next time, Get ready for the witches to fly and the black cats to creep!</div><div>As always,</div><div>May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free!</div><div>Sierra</div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-52369275757460500872009-08-24T16:07:00.011-07:002009-08-24T22:14:22.973-07:00Quote the Raven, Nevermore ...Gothic Faries<div><font size="5">Below you will find a testing of colors for a digitizer, who is located in Russia and his name is Igor <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Denisor</font>, He owns ,and is the very talented digitizer for <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Denisor</font> Embroidery Studio, Moscow Russia.</font><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMrqNEaYyI/AAAAAAAABns/xHYEWoIN3Mk/s1600-h/photo215+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373686784445801250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMrqNEaYyI/AAAAAAAABns/xHYEWoIN3Mk/s400/photo215+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.http/n-needlework.ru/catalog/164/1398/">www.http/n-needlework.ru/catalog/164/1398/</a><br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMrpY0qY2I/AAAAAAAABnk/HNhiyfvpilk/s1600-h/photo209+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373686770421097314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 379px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMrpY0qY2I/AAAAAAAABnk/HNhiyfvpilk/s400/photo209+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> The original embroidery pattern is in a beautiful red .... I will be correcting the colors to go back to the red! I did not do her any justice in the selection of gold, silver .</div>
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<br /><div>Do give his site a visit and find all of the rest of the faeries he has for sale.</div>
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<br /><div>Hello and Wishing every one a glorious week. Here in the studio things have been in a whirl wind. New items that are still on the work bench, and several that will be ready for <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Esty</font> hopefully by the end of the week. In honor of Edgar Allen Poe, this is his bi -<font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">cential</font> year. So <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Un</font>-Happy Birthday to Him. My favorite from Poe is the Raven..Nevermore..<br /></div>
<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfS3agzfI/AAAAAAAABnc/q5bZIYw7ki8/s1600-h/P15279C.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373673189356391922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfS3agzfI/AAAAAAAABnc/q5bZIYw7ki8/s400/P15279C.jpg" border="0" /></a> The little head of the Raven is the focal piece of this necklace, his little head was made from a mold and than dipped in Silver. The cabochon is a vintage amethyst. Feathers are real<br /></div>
<br /><div>If, your interested in more about this piece, You can find him on <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Esty</font>.<br /></div>
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<br /><div>Next, while working with gemstones this week, I ran across an little ditty that I thought might attract a few ...the gems below are placed together for an amulet for Gemstone Dieters. Each stone that is mingled together serve a different energy to help the wearer with the extra piece of cake that you had the other night. if, your interested in this pendant, you will find this also on my <font class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Etsy</font> shop<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfSArY0hI/AAAAAAAABnU/O_p0nkO3Wks/s1600-h/P15623B.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373673174663221778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfSArY0hI/AAAAAAAABnU/O_p0nkO3Wks/s400/P15623B.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />
<br /><div>These clip to a chain or bag or anything you choose,<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfRe_vsfI/AAAAAAAABnM/1nw-6Iuzwqk/s1600-h/P19798C.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373673165621801458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SpMfRe_vsfI/AAAAAAAABnM/1nw-6Iuzwqk/s400/P19798C.jpg" border="0" /></a> Each stone are clustered together to aid in prosperity, weight loss or what ever,<br /></div>
<br /><div>Several more are in the works for healing and gotta have one for that love attraction.</div><br />
<br /><div>I make no claim to the healing energies I am only repeating what I found in a Hoodoo book in my research for the ultimate poem for a Victorian Velvet Cloak that I have finished and now the fun begins with the embellishment.<br /></div>
<br /><div>I like this pattern so very much, when I am finished with this commission I am planning one for myself. Ten yards of velvet plus 10 yards of satin to line and make this beauty. The hood is full and a real beauty.<br /></div>
<br /><div>My hubby and I took an opportunity to have a trip to Tucson, In his new car he has a new GPS system....and so we went on our merry way and low and behold this little guy directed us with a voice like an angle. Even when we missed a turn, he told us how to correct the error.</div>
<br /><div>Fun system to have in a strange city</div>
<br /><div>I want one now in my car, even though I do not go so much anymore. Another thing to play with<br /></div>
<br /><div>I am still playing with resins for ageing of parchments, and have found that the Dragons Blood resin from Spain's shores give the wash a lovely red bronze tone to the paper, I still have two more resins to work with, so far they all are not that impressive however, the red/bronze tone is a delight. If, any of you happen to read or view the book.movie...The Red Violin will see the rich tone of the Dragon Blood resin on the color of the red violin.</div>
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<br /><div>Sending you silvery moonbeams to watch over you,</div>
<br /><div>Sierra</div><br /><br />
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<br /><div></div></div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183242303102680395.post-5419788232641812932009-08-05T16:25:00.004-07:002009-08-05T16:56:42.017-07:00Tree of Tranquality<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Snoa9QeUY-I/AAAAAAAABnE/wwFT6KvJ_aY/s1600-h/Tree+of+Tranquality+Tarot+Bag+2009+for+Gypsy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366631545661842402" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/Snoa9QeUY-I/AAAAAAAABnE/wwFT6KvJ_aY/s400/Tree+of+Tranquality+Tarot+Bag+2009+for+Gypsy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">Start off with the tree of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tranquility</span>, this is the front of a tarot bag that has been posted already. I forgot to take the finish product, So this will have to do.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lol</span></span><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXzA2yBSI/AAAAAAAABm8/drZ1j10Gouo/s1600-h/ok.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366628071135905058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 70px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXzA2yBSI/AAAAAAAABm8/drZ1j10Gouo/s400/ok.gif" border="0" /></a> Where did the month of Juli go?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXy1c2dsI/AAAAAAAABm0/RbzOCPWG7U0/s1600-h/Poppy+Pouch+ETSY+July+26.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366628068074354370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXy1c2dsI/AAAAAAAABm0/RbzOCPWG7U0/s400/Poppy+Pouch+ETSY+July+26.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>I know, I know, I have not been to faithful with my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">blog</span> . I keep thinking I might get an opportunity to post and then the thought has slipped my mind.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bumblebee's</span> Studio the nights have been much more productive as the days are so very bright and hot, We have been tipping the temperature around 104 degrees.</div><br /><div>I have been experimenting with </div><br /><div>resins to give my pages a different look and so far the amber resin I like the look and the scent. A picture to the left will show the glaze over the colored artwork.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have only one small gift bag for my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Esty</span> shop. Shown above, unlined and small 4x6 in a cotton fabric with a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">brilliant</span> poppy embroidered on top.</div><br /><div>I have found a design site that would be considered <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Gothic</span>, as the designs are moonlight scenes and skulls, Here in November the Mexican people celebrate The Day of the Dead, to honor their departed. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">always</span> do something for that celebration. This year I am going to do Sugar Skulls.</div><br /><div>They are lively colored skulls with roses and the floral beauty of the Mexican art.</div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Should</span> be interesting, I love to work with the color Red!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXySvX20I/AAAAAAAABms/6htxRdFQmcI/s1600-h/Poppy+Draw+String+Pouch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366628058756799298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 385px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3PhWlJGISTo/SnoXySvX20I/AAAAAAAABms/6htxRdFQmcI/s400/Poppy+Draw+String+Pouch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I think their might be a gypsy </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">inside of me!</span><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I think that if the month of August goes as fast as July went, I better get ready for Thanksgiving and my very favorite season</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Halloween!!!! than Christmas! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">lol</span> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Granny was slow but, I bet I am slower.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">As always,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">May you walk in the moonlight till the wind sets you free.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Sierra</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Sierras Creationsnoreply@blogger.com